David Naughton | |
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Born | David Walsh Naughton February 13, 1951 |
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Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
Years active | 1974–present |
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Children | 2 |
Relatives | James Naughton (brother) |
David Walsh Naughton (born February 13, 1951) [1] is an American actor and singer known for his starring roles in the horror film An American Werewolf in London (1981) and the Disney comedy Midnight Madness (1980), as well as for a long-running "Be a Pepper" ad campaign for beverage maker Dr Pepper. He also starred in the short-lived sitcom Makin' It and sang its hit theme song "Makin' It", giving him a Top 5 hit on the Billboard charts. [2]
Naughton was born in West Hartford, Connecticut, [1] the son of Rosemary (née Walsh) and Joseph Naughton, both of whom were teachers. He is the younger of two boys; his older brother is theater and film actor James Naughton. His family is Irish-American. [3] Naughton attended the University of Pennsylvania [4] and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. [5] Naughton was an Assistant Stage Manager and Understudy for the Broadway production of Hugh Leonard's Da. [6]
Naughton first became widely known as a result of his four-year stint (1977–1981) singing and dancing in television commercials and personal appearances to promote Dr Pepper. [7] He starred in the sitcom Makin' It , and hit the Billboard Top Ten in 1979 with the sitcom's theme song, also titled "Makin' It." [1] A US million selling disc, the track also peaked at No. 44 in the UK Singles Chart. [8]
He starred in the Disney comedy Midnight Madness (1980) followed by his lead role in the Academy Award-winning horror film An American Werewolf in London (1981) directed by John Landis. He also appeared in the television series My Sister Sam and also in episodes of MacGyver , Melrose Place , Murder, She Wrote , JAG , and Seinfeld .
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1980 | Midnight Madness | Adam Larson | |
1981 | Separate Ways | Jerry Lansing | |
An American Werewolf in London | David Kessler | ||
1984 | Hot Dog…The Movie | Dan | |
Not for Publication | Barry Denver | ||
Terror in the Aisles | David Kessler | Archival footage | |
1986 | The Boy in Blue | Bill | |
Separate Vacations | Richard Moore | ||
1987 | Kidnapped | Vince McCarthy | Director Howard Avedis |
1988 | Private Affairs | Mauro | |
1990 | The Sleeping Car | Jason McCree | |
Overexposed | Phillip | ||
1991 | Steel and Lace | Dunn | |
1993 | Wild Cactus | Philip Marcus | |
Amityville: A New Generation | Dick Cutler | Direct-to-video | |
1994 | Desert Steel | Zach Gardener | |
Beanstalk | Mr. Ladd | ||
Caribbean Kill | N/A | ||
1995 | Ice Cream Man | Martin Cassera | |
The Adventures of Black Feather | Professeur Byrd | ||
Mirror, Mirror III: The Voyeur | Detective Kobeck | ||
1996 | Urban Safari | Joe | |
2000 | Little Insect | Buzz | Voice |
2001 | A Crack in the Floor | EMT Driver | |
Flying Virus | Dr. Stephen North | ||
2003 | Sky Blue | Commander Locke Dr. Noah | Voice, English dub [9] |
2006 | Big Bad Wolf | Sheriff Ruben | |
2007 | Brutal Massacre: A Comedy | Harry Penderecki | |
Hallows Point | Shopkeeper | ||
2009 | Little Hercules in 3-D | Dwayne Harr | |
2012 | A Thousand Cuts | Alan | |
2013 | Cool as Hell | Clark | |
2017 | Do It or Die | Herb Clough | |
The Hatred | Walter | ||
2023 | Waking Nightmare | Dr. Doolin |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1974 | Planet of the Apes | Dr. Stole | Episode: "The Surgeon" |
1976 | Muggsy | Danny Atwater | Episode: "Hit and Run" |
The Other Side of Victory | N/A | Television film | |
1979 | Makin' It | Billy Manucci | 9 episodes |
1982 | I, Desire | David Balsiger | Television film |
1983 | The Love Boat | Edwin Winnaker | Episode: "Fountain of Youth/Bad Luck Cabin/Uncle Daddy" |
At Ease | Pfc. Tony Baker | 14 episodes | |
1984 | Getting Physical | Mickey Ritter | Television film |
1986–1988 | My Sister Sam | Jack Kincaid | 44 episodes |
1988 | Goddess of Love | Ted Beckman | Television film |
Murder, She Wrote | Ken Parrish | Episode: "Wearing of the Green" | |
1989 | The Twilight Zone | John Sellig | Episode: "Special Service" |
1991 | The Belles of Bleeker Street | Chris | Episode: "Pilot" |
MacGyver | LaManna | Episode: "Honest Abe" | |
Seinfeld | Dick | Episode: "The Red Dot" | |
1993 | Body Bags | Pete | Television film ("The Gas Station" segment) |
Basic Values: Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's | Brad | Television film | |
1994 | Diagnosis: Murder | Harry Gelson | Episode: "My Four Husbands" |
1994–1995 | Turbocharged Thunderbirds | Scott Tracy, Virgil Tracy, additional voices | Voice |
1996 | Melrose Place | Lou Chandler | Episode: "Run, Billy, Run" |
Touched by an Angel | Michael Russell | Episode: "Birthmarks" | |
Bailey Kipper's P.O.V. | Norm Kipper | 2 episodes | |
1997 | Cybill | Andy | 2 episodes |
1998 | Chance of a Lifetime | Art Haber | Television film |
Silk Stalkings | Max Behring | Episode: "Ramone, P.I." | |
1999 | V.I.P. | Roy | Episode: "K-Val" |
Chicken Soup for the Soul | Paul Dinsman | Episode: "It's Never Too Late" | |
2000, 2001 | JAG | Det. Grady | 2 episodes |
2001 | ER | Ben Stevens | Episode: "Thy Will Be Done" |
Kate Brasher | Ames | Episode: "Tracy" | |
Out of the Wilderness | Professor Byrd | Television film | |
The Nightmare Room | Mr. Ryan | Episode: "Tangled Web" | |
2002 | Justice League | The Streak | Voice, episode: "Legends" |
2005 | Higglytown Heroes | Orchestra Conductor Hero | Voice, episode: "Higgly Harmonies" [9] |
Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder | Steven | Television film | |
2009 | Psych | Dr. Ken Tucker | Episode: "Let's Get Hairy" |
2010 | Big Love | Mr. Usher | Episode: "Next Ticket Out" |
2011 | The Mentalist | Neurologist | Episode: "Fugue in Red" |
2012 | Major Crimes | State Senator McAustin | Episode: "The Shame Game" |
2013 | Grey's Anatomy | Nick Parker | Episode: "Transplant Wasteland" |
2013–2015 | Granite Flats | Dr. Millard Whittison | 23 episodes |
2013 | Holliston | Mark Ward | Episode: "Joe's Soda" |
2015 | American Horror Story | Mr. Samuels | Episode: "Mommy" |
2017 | Sharknado 5: Global Swarming | Ambassador Kessler | Television film |
2018 | SuperMansion | Himself | Voice, episode: "Comicarnage" |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2005 | Marc Eckō's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure | Manfred | [9] |
2006 | Marvel Ultimate Alliance | Mister Fantastic | [9] |
2016 | Fallout 4: WRVR | Traveler | |
2017 | Saga of the Nine Worlds | Guard Captain | The Four Stags Collector's Edition |
2018 | Project Pro Skater | God |
Year | Title | Role | Location | Other work/notes |
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1975–1976 | Hamlet | Francisco Player Queen Ensemble | Vivian Beaumont Theater | Understudy for Osric |
1978–1980 | Da | Morosco Theatre | Assistant Stage Manager Understudy for Young Charlie |
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